Contest being held for concert tickets.
SYDNEY — There will now be more music than ever coming from the grounds of the Cape Breton Drive-In Theatre this summer. However, anyone wishing to go will have to win their way there.
On Thursday, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality announced Tara MacLean’s Atlantic Blue will hit the stage at the theatre on Aug. 22, followed by Juno award-winning rapper Classified on Aug. 23. as part of the free drive-in concert series presented by the Sydney Credit Union.
The contest to win free tickets to attend will begin on Monday at noon online at www.cbrmdriveinlive.ca. Those entering can get additional entries to the contest through donations for the Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative.
The contest is only open to residents of Nova Scotia and only 200 passes will be drawn. The pass will allow for one vehicle and social distancing protocols will be in place.
The free concert event will also be livestreamed via the Makin’ Waves website and Facebook page.
In a news release, Joe Costello, program coordinator of Arts, Culture, and Creative Events for the CBRM, said with so many festivals and events being cancelled this summer, Drive-In Live is a way to bring something exciting and new to the community while continuing to support the event industry.
“The unique setting of the Cape Breton Drive-In allows us to be creative in our presentation and the livestream will provide an incredible show for viewers at home and away.”
As well as the Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative, other sponsors include Marine Atlantic, Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia Community College, The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR), the Government of Nova Scotia, and the Government of Canada.
In a story in the Cape Breton Post Thursday, Cape Breton Drive-in Theatre co-owner Angelo Sifnakis, announced their first live concert ever on July 23 with Pretty Archie as the headliners and special guests singersongwriters Dylan Devoe, Colette Deveaux and Jordan Musycsyn. Advanced tickets are $50.
The new Encore Drive-In Nights concert series will also be livestreamed at drive-ins across the United States and Canada and include Blake Shelton on July 25, featuring Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins.